House debates

Tuesday, 22 February 2011

  • Australian War Memorial (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister, who last night rightly described the Australian War Memorial as ‘our pre-eminent temple of honour’. Given that War Memorial funding has fallen...
  • Middle East (2 speeches)
    My question is directed to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the evolving situation in Libya and the wider Middle East?
  • Economy (16 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. I refer the Treasurer to his statement on 12 December last year where he said that his banking package would ensure ‘that interest rates are lower over...
  • Australian Natural Disasters (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the progress of the government’s efforts to fund the reconstruction effort in Queensland and the other...
  • Economy (10 speeches)
    Mr Speaker—
  • Alpine National Park (9 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. As the minister is aware, cattle have been reintroduced into Victoria’s heritage listed...
  • Australian Natural Disasters (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Will he update the House on the impact of the recent natural disasters, on the government’s plan to finance the rebuilding of Queensland following the...
  • AWU Leadership (12 speeches)
    My question is to the Treasurer. Does the Treasurer stand by his effusive remarks last week about the leadership of the Australian Workers Union? Does he agree with former Prime Minister Kevin...
  • Multiculturalism (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. How have the government’s statements on multiculturalism been received in the community; and why has it been important to...
  • Climate Change (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency. I refer the minister to revelations that up to $113 million of potential solar credits have been invalidated because they...
  • Health (13 speeches)
    My question is to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister inform the House of the importance of primary care and proper funding of our health system?
  • Nurses (17 speeches)
    My question is for the Minister for Health and Ageing. Isn’t it the case that hundreds of graduate nurses have been turned away from public hospitals over the last two months because of the...
  • Health (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How will Australians benefit from the introduction of Medicare locals and increased investment in primary healthcare services?
  • General Practice (52 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. Almost 3½ years ago, the minister promised a 24-hour-a-day GP service at the Palmerston GP Super Clinic. Is the minister aware that the...
  • HMAS Success (2 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Defence. Will the minister advise the House of the proposed response to the independent inquiry into alleged incidents of unacceptable behaviour involving...
  • Rural Tertiary Hardship Fund (6 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister of School Education, Early Childhood and Youth in his capacity representing the Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Jobs and Workplace Relations in this place....
  • Paid Parental Leave (5 speeches)
    My question is to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Will the minister please update the House on the implementation of Australia’s first paid...